Park House
Bedford, MK40 · 0.2 km · 14 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialActive Care
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
CQC: Good
Autism Care UK (Bedford)
16 St Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40 2LJ
Residential care home · 8 beds · Lifeways Community Care
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,270
- CQC rating
- Good
- May 2025
- Beds
- 8
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical residential home in Bedford
£1,270a week
About £66,040 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,540 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,080a week
The typical live-in carer near Bedford, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £190 a week less, £9,880 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,185 a week less than two places.
See live-in carers near Bedford
88 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bedford
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Autism Care UK (Bedford)
Autism Care UK (Bedford) is a residential care home in Bedford, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Lifeways Community Care, which operates 53 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2015.
At its latest inspection, published May 2025, the CQC rated Autism Care UK (Bedford) Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Autism Care UK (Bedford) has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bedford with a fee on record typically charge about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,825 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 72 registered care homes in Bedford. The nearest to Autism Care UK (Bedford) include Park House, Victoria Cottage and Bunyan Lodge, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Autism Care (Bedford) Limited
- Brand
- Lifeways Community Care
- Registered with CQC
- January 2015
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (May 2025)
- Council area
- Bedford
- Town
- Bedford
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Requires Improvement; the home had improved from Inadequate, but inspectors found continuing risks with medicines, staffing, personalised care and management.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Autism Care UK (Bedford) has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bedford typically charge about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,825 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,080 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.
Common questions about Autism Care UK (Bedford)
How much does Autism Care UK (Bedford) cost?
Autism Care UK (Bedford) has not published its fees. Care homes in Bedford typically charge about £1,270 a week for residential care and £1,825 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Autism Care UK (Bedford)?
The Care Quality Commission rated Autism Care UK (Bedford) Good in May 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Autism Care UK (Bedford) provide nursing care?
No. Autism Care UK (Bedford) is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Autism Care UK (Bedford) offer dementia care?
Autism Care UK (Bedford) is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Bedford listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Autism Care UK (Bedford) have?
Autism Care UK (Bedford) is registered for up to 8 residents.
Care at home
88 live-in carers within about an hour of Bedford
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 76 can care for a couple. 12 years' experience on average.
Amanda N.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 10 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
Peter O.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 13 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
Jennifer B.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 29 years caring
Based about 14 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
Doyinsola O.
1 review
From £980 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 20 minutes from Bedford. Can care for a couple
“We can all fully relax around Nyarai and she feels like part of our family, which is no mean feat!”
“She handled the new situation in front of her with such professionalism and I felt I could trust her 100%.”
See live-in carers near BedfordProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Bedford
A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
88 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bedford
Live-in, a week
typically £1,080
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Victoria Cottage
Bedford, MK40 · 0.2 km · 12 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialButacare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week
Bunyan Lodge
Bedford, MK40 · 0.2 km · 16 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialApex Care Homes
Fee not published
Area typical £1,270 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,080 a week